Report: Eagles' Carson Wentz might not return until October

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz warms up before an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and the Eagles, Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)(Photo: Ron Schwane, AP)

PHILADELPHIA – Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz might not return until October, according to a report by the NFL Network on Thursday night.

Wentz is recovering from two torn knee ligaments suffered last December against the Los Angeles Rams. He has not received medical clearance for contact, but he has been taking part in team 11-on-11 drills since Aug. 19.

The NFL Network report said it could be "several weeks," adding that the Eagles intend to be "overly cautious with the face of their franchise," and that "they will not put him out there until he is 100 percent."

Nick Foles, who took over for Wentz and led the Eagles to the Super Bowl last season, started Thursday night against the Falcons, and will continue to do so until Wentz returns.

#Eagles QB Carson Wentz isn’t expected to play for a few more weeks... and everyone is OK with that. Nothing more important than the health of the face of the franchise. pic.twitter.com/9wnhOknmhM

Still, Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said Tuesday that Wentz was "close," before adding, "I'm no doctor, no expert. I'm still leaving it up to the medical team. He's had some great workouts here in the last few days. We'll see."